Find out if you're entitled to unclaimed money

We provide a service for the true owners of unclaimed money which has been left untouched for six or more years in companies such as financial institutions and insurance companies.

Unclaimed money is not income tax refunds or any other unpaid tax refunds.

If you believe you are entitled to unclaimed money please send us your full name, address, IRD number and proof of identity (for example a copy of a birth certificate, driver's licence or passport) by email to unclaimed.monies@ird.govt.nz

Unclaimed money phone scam alert

Fraudsters claiming to be from Inland Revenue Unclaimed Money are phoning people and asking for their personal and financial information.

We never phoneto tell you that you're owed unclaimed money. We'll send you a letter. In special circumstances we may phone after you have contacted us. Also, we'll never ask you to make a payment to us so you can receive unclaimed money.

If you suspect you have been the target of a scam, or are unsure if any contact you have received about unclaimed money is legitimate, please email us at unclaimed.monies@ird.govt.nz